In His Own Words
Nas & Damian Marley Lyrics


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Jah told you, in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Jah told you, in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Two steps away from death, a vest and a holster
I detest detectives arresting us over
Weapons possession, they was checking the Rover
Inspecting the tattoos on my neck and my shoulder
How many times I'm one of six coffin-holders
Or I'm sitting with goons in a visiting room
Flip it, I could've been you
Behind state walls bidding
These are the things that a G pray for, acquit us
A little stash in the safe or a little shorty to wait for 'em
Or a shorty to take the weight for him
What really did I escape from?
Thought I saw God's face on the design on my vintage Claiborne
Swear I see 'em every day in the bus or the train
Or the billboards out there that hang tall
I still give thanks for him, have faith for him
No matter what his name's called

Jah told you, in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Hey can you think of a color that you've never seen?
Can you reminisce on places you've never been?
Well is many are called
But them never deemed
Worthy for the cause
{Cause them never clean
Help who help themselves
Jah nuh raffle dream
That's why me chummy with Jah Jah
Like a Cherubim
Keep us strong through the winter like an Evergreen
And all of us are more connected than it ever seems
All things are related and creation is a package
Generate together and we increase the wattage
A how them a go manage?
Tell Babylon them can't do Rasta damage
Nor stop we through the passage
Jah did make a promise, God is always honest
Always keep his word, don't care what the plan is
Don't be astonished
Stumbling bocks vanish
One day the meek gonna live inna di palace, whoa!

Jah told you, in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Jah told you, in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Yo, yo
Some ask me if I feel the Zionists are real
And in my songs do I plan to expose and reveal
Word to the curb that's under these chrome wheels
My homies is only ones I'm taking care of
But severe reality starts to become more clear
And these know-it-all rappers have become more weird
As if they were superior and fans are inferior
How I balance between the streets and the theories of
Collegiate literature, I hold mirrors up
Give combination's of pain, joy, fear, and love
Through my perspective I can see Jah reflection
In the highest definition getting high with my brethren
Could've asked us why Africans dying from circumcision
They lack proper surgeons, suffer malnutrition
Underestimate the wealth of their own wisdom
It's like it's been exchanged for this penicillin

Jah told you, in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Jah told you, in his own words
And I'll see you through




To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's song In His Own Words speak of the guidance and protection that Jah (God) provides amidst the cold and unforgiving world that they live in. The artists share their personal experiences and struggles, including brushes with death, encounters with law enforcement, and the constant threat of violence. They also touch on broader social and political issues, such as disparities in access to medical care and the exploitative practices of pharmaceutical companies. Throughout the song, Nas and Damian seek solace and strength in their faith, thanking Jah for his constant presence in their lives.


The repeated phrase "Jah told you, in his own words And I'll see you through To guide you through this cold world And I'll see you through" acts as a reassuring reminder to listeners of the power of faith and divinity in their lives. Through their lyrics, Nas and Damian depict the harsh realities of life, but also emphasize the importance of hope, perseverance, and relying on Jah to guide them through the trials and tribulations of life.


Overall, the song's lyrics serve as a reflection on the artists' personal experiences and larger social and political issues, ultimately emphasizing the power of faith and the importance of relying on Jah to provide strength and guidance.


Line by Line Meaning

Jah told you, in his own words
God spoke to you directly and personally.


And I'll see you through
I'll support you and help you overcome obstacles.


To guide you through this cold world
To help you navigate through the difficulties of life.


Two steps away from death, a vest and a holster
I'm always in danger of being killed, and I'm armed for self-protection.


I detest detectives arresting us over
I hate it when police officers arrest us for no reason.


Weapons possession, they was checking the Rover
Police searched my car for weapons.


Inspecting the tattoos on my neck and my shoulder
Police were looking closely at the tattoos on my neck and shoulder for identifying marks.


How many times I'm one of six coffin-holders
I've buried too many friends and family members who have died.


Or I'm sitting with goons in a visiting room
I've spent time in jail, visiting prisoners who are my friends.


Flip it, I could've been you
It could have easily been you in my place.


Behind state walls bidding
I'm in jail bidding my time.


These are the things that a G pray for, acquit us
When you're a gangster, you pray to God to protect you and keep you out of jail.


A little stash in the safe or a little shorty to wait for 'em
Gangsters want a little money in the bank and a girlfriend waiting for them when they get out of jail.


Or a shorty to take the weight for him
Gangsters want a girl who will take the blame for their crimes and go to jail for them.


What really did I escape from?
What did I narrowly avoid or leave behind?


Thought I saw God's face on the design on my vintage Claiborne
I think I saw a sign from God in the pattern of my clothing.


Swear I see 'em every day in the bus or the train
I see signs of God's presence every day on my commute.


Or the billboards out there that hang tall
I see signs of God's message on billboards.


I still give thanks for him, have faith for him
I'm grateful for God's presence and have faith in his guidance.


No matter what his name's called
Regardless of the name you call him, I have faith in God.


Hey can you think of a color that you've never seen?
Can you imagine something that doesn't exist?


Can you reminisce on places you've never been?
Can you remember things that have never happened to you?


Well is many are called
A lot of people say they're called by God.


But them never deemed
But they're not considered worthy.


Worthy for the cause
Worthy to serve God.


{Cause them never clean
Because they're not pure in their intentions and actions.


Help who help themselves
God helps those who help themselves.


Jah nuh raffle dream
God doesn't play games with people's dreams.


That's why me chummy with Jah Jah
That's why I'm close to God.


Like a Cherubim
Like an angel.


Keep us strong through the winter like an Evergreen
God keeps us strong and enduring through difficult times, like a tree that stays evergreen in winter.


And all of us are more connected than it ever seems
We're more connected to each other and to God than we realize.


All things are related and creation is a package
Everything in the world is interconnected and part of a larger whole.


Generate together and we increase the wattage
By working together, we can achieve more and have a greater impact.


A how them a go manage?
How are they going to handle us?


Tell Babylon them can't do Rasta damage
Tell our oppressors they can't destroy our culture and beliefs.


Nor stop we through the passage
They can't prevent our progress or journey.


Jah did make a promise, God is always honest
God made a promise and always keeps his word.


Always keep his word, don't care what the plan is
God always stays true to his promises, regardless of the circumstances.


Don't be astonished
Don't be surprised.


Stumbling bocks vanish
Obstacles will disappear.


One day the meek gonna live inna di palace, whoa!
One day the humble and downtrodden will live in a palace, a place of honor and respect.


Some ask me if I feel the Zionists are real
Some people ask me if I believe in the Zionist movement.


And in my songs do I plan to expose and reveal
And if I'm going to reveal the truth in my music.


Word to the curb that's under these chrome wheels
I swear to the streets that I'm driving on.


My homies is only ones I'm taking care of
I only care about my friends and family.


But severe reality starts to become more clear
As life gets harder, the truth becomes more apparent.


And these know-it-all rappers have become more weird
And these arrogant rappers have become stranger and more unrelatable.


As if they were superior and fans are inferior
As if they're better than their fans and dismissing their struggles.


How I balance between the streets and the theories of
How I reconcile the lifestyle of the streets with academic theories.


Collegiate literature, I hold mirrors up
I use academic theories to reflect on the realities of the streets.


Give combinations of pain, joy, fear, and love
My music explores a spectrum of emotions.


Through my perspective I can see Jah reflection
Through my experiences, I can see God's influence.


In the highest definition getting high with my brethren
With my close friends, I'm experiencing the highest level of spiritual experience.


Could've asked us why Africans dying from circumcision
We should be asking why we allow dangerous circumcision practices in Africa.


They lack proper surgeons, suffer malnutrition
Because they don't have access to proper healthcare and nutrition.


Underestimate the wealth of their own wisdom
They don't recognize the value of their own traditions and knowledge.


It's like it's been exchanged for this penicillin
Their traditional knowledge has been devalued in favor of modern medicine.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY, NASIR JONES, STEPHEN MARLEY

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For all!
Chorus - Jr. Gong]
Jah told you in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

Jah told you in his own words
And I'll see you through
To guide you through this cold world
And I'll see you through

[Verse 1 - Nas]
Two steps away from death, a vest and a holster
I detest detectives arresting us over
Weapons possession, they was checking the Rover
Inspecting the tattoos on my neck and my shoulder
How many times I'm one of six coffin-holders
Or sitting with goons in a visiting room
Flip it, I could've been you
Behind state walls bidding
These are the things that a G pray for, acquit us
A little stash in the safe or a little shorty to wait for
Or a shorty to take the weight for him
What really did I escape from?
Thought I saw God's face on the design on my vintage Claiborne
Swear I see em every day in the bus or the train
Or the billboards out there that hang tall
I still give thanks for him, have faith for him
No matter what his name's called

[Chorus - Jr. Gong]

[Verse 2 - Jr. Gong]
Hey can you think of a colour that you've never seen?
Can you reminisce on places you've never been?
Well is many are called
But them never deemed
Worthy for the cause
Cause them never clean
Help who help themselves
Jah nuh raffle dream
That's why me chummy with Jah Jah
Like a Cherubim
Keep us strong through the winter like an Evergreen
And all of us are more connected than it ever seems
All things are related and creation is a package
Generate together and we increase the wattage
A how them a go manage?
Tell Babylon them can't do Rasta damage
Nor stop we through the passage
Jah did make a promise, God is always honest
Always keep his word, don't care what the plan is
Don't be astonished
Stumbling bocks vanish
One day the meek gonna live inna di palace, Woah!

[Chorus - Jr. Gong]

[Verse 3 - Nas]
Some people ask me if I feel the zionists are real
And in my songs do I plan to expose and reveal
Word to the curb that's under these chrome wheels
My homies is only ones I'm taking care of
But severe reality starts to become more clear
And these know-it-all rappers have become more weird
As if they were superior and fans are inferior
How I balance between the streets and the theories of
Collegiate literature, I hold mirrors up
Give combinations of pain, joy, fear, and love
Through my perspective I can see Jah reflection
In the highest definition getting high with my brethren
Could've asked us why Africans dying from circumcision
They lack proper surgeons, suffer malnutrition
Underestimate the wealth of their own wisdom
It's like it's been exchanged for this penicillin

[Chorus - Jr. Gong]



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@kingNcaged

2022 and im still convinced that this is the greatest album of all times

@GoldCrownENT

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@r3b3lvegan89

Greatest hiphop collab next to Fugees Red n Meth, Blackstar and Dead Prez

@r.l.9797

Love the album but I personally skip all the Nas verses, would love to hear this song with just Damian.

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Make that 2023 🔥

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@tinashemakura7945

2023 and still getting that divine feel from this powerful masterpiece!!....

@Don.M.

“Through my perspective I can see Jah reflection..” ❤

@nathanluyengo9323

This album will always be the greatest ever...!
It directly hits the soul.

@agyapongantwidavid535

Why didn’t album win a Grammy. Nas is best dead or alive thank you Nas and Damien. Naming my next son Nasir or Damien

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